Introducing Speedskater & INGDA Student: Quinn

A junior at Indiana Digital Gateway Academy, Quinn is pursuing his dream of becoming a championship speedskater. Quinn has already competed in the Junior World Cup and other international competitions, and in November, he is competing in the Canadian Invitational in Montreal.

“When a kid has a dream, it’s important to chase it,” said Quinn’s dad, Jon. “Raising someone who wants to be at the top of their game as an athlete is a family to-do.”

The family lives in Greenwood, Indiana, but there aren’t many speedskating teams nearby where young hopefuls can train at the necessary level. In fact, the closest team facility to Indiana is the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Online school became a necessity for Quinn’s twice-a-day, five-days-a-week schedule. Every Monday, Jon, Quinn, and his siblings hop in the car and drive the four-plus hours to Milwaukee. Leveraging the versatility of the Flex program, Quinn is able to set his own structure and schedule for learning.

“Once I got into INGDA’s Flex program, it loosened everything up with travel and training,” Quinn shared. “I can do schoolwork anywhere—the airport or planes when I travel to Utah three times per year, the car ride to Wisconsin, and anywhere else.”

Read more about Quinn and his speed skating dreams on the INGDA website.